Oxacis
J.L. LeConte, 1866
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15Oxacis is a of false blister beetles in the Oedemeridae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1866. The genus contains at least 30 described . Members of this genus are part of the tribe Asclerini within the Oedemerinae. As with other oedemerids, these beetles are characterized by soft, flexible bodies and are commonly found in association with flowers and vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxacis: //ˈɒk.sə.sɪs//
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Identification
in Oxacis can be distinguished from other oedemerid by characters of the male genitalia and antennal structure, though specific diagnostic features vary among species. The genus belongs to tribe Asclerini, which can be separated from related tribes by combinations of tarsal and antennal . Detailed identification to species level requires examination of genitalic structures.
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Distribution
of Oxacis occur in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with the being primarily distributed in the Americas. Specific range limits vary by species.
Similar Taxa
- OedemeraBoth are in Oedemeridae with soft-bodied beetles, but Oedemera is placed in tribe Oedemerini rather than Asclerini, and are primarily Palearctic in distribution.
- AscleraBoth belong to tribe Asclerini and share similar body plans, but differ in genitalic and antennal characters used for generic separation.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. It has been maintained as a distinct genus within Asclerini based on consistent morphological characters, though -level has undergone revision.